Ethiopia: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Ethiopia

In 2022, the Ethiopian vegetable market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Vegetable Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, vegetable production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Ethiopia contracted significantly to X tons per ha, reducing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable yield increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha, and then reduced dramatically in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in Ethiopia soared to X ha, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, exports of vegetables from Ethiopia shrank significantly to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Somalia (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable exports from Ethiopia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable exports to Somalia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Djibouti (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Somalia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Djibouti (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Somalia ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Ethiopia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Djibouti ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Somalia was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Djibouti (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of vegetables decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sudan (X tons) was the main vegetable supplier to Ethiopia, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sudan amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Sudan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables to Ethiopia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Sudan totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Sudan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform